Director of Housekeeping

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Manager to lead their Housekeeping and Laundry departments. This role involves ensuring impeccable cleanliness standards, managing staff training, and maintaining cost controls while fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, bringing a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Join a team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment, and take pride in delivering exceptional service to guests from around the world.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Strong skills in staff training and guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all functions of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments.
• Ensure cleanliness standards and cost controls are maintained.

Skills

Housekeeping Management

Staff Training

Cost Control

Inventory Management

Guest Relations

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Medallia

Inventory Management Software

Job description

Overview

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

Join our award-winning team of associates at the luxurious and exquisite Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. More than just a sought-after destination for travelers worldwide, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa flawlessly combines a rich history and historic charm with all of the modern conveniences one would expect from a four-diamond hotel property. The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa offers unparalleled service and amenities to thousands of travelers each year. Our Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

To manage, direct, and coordinate all functions of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments. To maintain impeccable levels of cleanliness and upkeep. To ensure cost controls are in place. To support a positive work environment for all associates.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards of cleanliness and a consistent guest experience as documented Medallia, AAA, Inn-keeping ratings, and ability to execute all Omni Hotels facility standards and guidelines.
• To ensure a smooth, efficient, and economic operation in the Housekeeping and Laundry departments. To specify and purchase supplies, and record all data pertaining to the Housekeeping and Laundry departments.
• To effectively monitor the preventative Maintenance program throughout the hotel.
• To maintain a highly motivated and trained staff that continually strives for excellence in service and cleanliness.
• Constantly monitor and control all labor cost for Housekeeping and Laundry departments, achieving targeted payroll.
• To maintain Housekeeping turnover to an acceptable level.
• To maintain close coordination, communication, and interaction with front office, to ensure rooms are available for sale, and with Engineering to ensure guest room and all public areas are at peak operative levels.
• Close coordination and communication with other internal departments.
• Directly control the issuance and retrieval of associate uniforms.
• Administer the Lost and Found department ensuring all Omni Hotel standards are met or exceeded.
• Directly control the key control program for all Housekeeping associates.
• Monitor all guest requests to ensure they are met within the prescribed time limits.
• Inspect and tour all public areas several times daily.

Qualifications

• Inspect all VIP rooms daily.
• Monitor guest’s complaints accordingly and take corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain and administer quarterly linen inventories, responsible for action plans to address shrinkage.
• Assist with budget process as required by the Hotel Manager.
• Develop master cleaning schedules and administer accordingly.
• Monitor all Housekeeping inventories to ensure adequate supplies are always available, complete analysis of amenity consumption.
• Maintain accurate payroll information for the Housekeeping and Laundry department and control of same in accordance with plan.
• To ensure that all Systems and Controls, Loss Prevention, and Energy Conservation guidelines are on line.